Jun. 29, 2015 /
![Barrar’s Bill Enhancing Public Safety and Removing Financial Burden from 911 Centers Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – In a culmination of two and a half years of research and meetings led by Chairman of House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), today Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation into law sponsored by Barrar to update and enhance the Commonwealth’s 911 emergency communications law.
Jun. 29, 2015 /
![House Adopts Toohil Resolution Designating June as ‘Cockayne Syndrome Awareness Month’ in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), designating June as “Cockayne Syndrome Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania, today was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives.
Jun. 29, 2015 /
![House Democrats Vote to Defund PA Colleges, Christiana Says]()
HARRISBURG – As chairman of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education, Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) Sunday expressed his disappointment in House Democrats, who amidst debate on budget-related legislation voted against state appropriations for all state-related universities in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 28, 2015 /
![Republican Leaders Respond to House Democrats’ Refusal To Invest in Higher Education]()
HARRISBURG – House Democrats today rejected a plan to increase funding for several of the state’s higher education institutions, and as a result, voted to eliminate funding for several state-related universities, announced House Majority Policy Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The proposed funding allocation would have represented a 3 percent increase over last year’s funding levels to keep tuition affordable for students, without any new or increased taxes on Pennsylvania residents.
Jun. 28, 2015 /
![White Backs Balanced Budget with Increases to Education and No New or Increased Taxes]()
HARRISBURG— Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) joined a majority of House colleagues in passing a state budget bill that’s balanced and increases funding to local schools without raising taxes.
Jun. 28, 2015 /
![Kauffman Supports Active Military with EIT Exemption Bill]()
HARRISBURG – A long-time advocate of Pennsylvania’s men and women in uniform, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) authored a bill approved by the House today that would provide an Earned Income Tax (EIT) exemption for active duty military pay.
Jun. 28, 2015 /
![Hahn Gives Updates on Budget Bill Progress]()
HARRISBURG – The state House on Saturday passed House Bill 1192, the primary budget legislation for fiscal year 2015-16, according to state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township). The bill may now be taken up by the state Senate, which anticipates a vote on final passage this Tuesday, the final day of the current fiscal year.
Jun. 28, 2015 /
![Budget Reflects the Interests of Pennsylvanians, Says Marsico]()
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton) issued the following statement following passage of a state budget for fiscal year 2015-16 in the House of Representatives:
Jun. 28, 2015 /
![Schemel Votes Yes on Responsible, On-Time Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in supporting House Bill 1192, legislation that establishes state funding priorities for fiscal year 2015-16. The vote was 112 to 77 in favor of the measure.
Jun. 28, 2015 /
![Diamond: House Budget Is Fiscally Responsible, On Time]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) yesterday joined the House majority in passing an on-time, balanced budget that would close a $1.2 billion budget shortfall without tax increases. The proposal now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to pass and be sent to the governor’s desk by the June 30 deadline.
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Issues Statement on Passage of House Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – The Lancaster County House Republican delegation today voted to approve a state spending proposal which, for the fifth year in a row, would increase K-12 education spending over the previous budget and fund the core functions of government without raising taxes.
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Millard Praises Responsible Budget with No Tax Increases]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) today issued the following statement after he joined the majority of his colleagues in the House in passing a $30.18 billion state budget that increases funding for education while protecting Pennsylvania taxpayers:
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Helm Supports Responsible, No-Tax-Increase Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today joined a majority of her colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in supporting House Bill 1192, legislation that establishes state funding priorities for fiscal year 2015-16. The vote was 112 to 77 in favor of the measure.
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Kauffman Supports Passage of On-Time, No Tax-Increase Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today joined the majority of his House colleagues in passing a $30.18 billion budget plan that increases funding for education and human services without any tax increases on Pennsylvania citizens.
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Taylor Calls Budget ‘First Step’ to a Fair Spending Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) joined a majority of House members in passing a $30.18 billion state budget that’s balanced without any new or increased taxes.
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Christiana Stands Against Wolf Tax Hikes, Supports No-Tax-Increase Budget]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) today released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives’ approval of the state budget plan, which includes no new taxes, more than $400 million in new education investments and funding for essential government services:
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Tobash Supports Fiscally Responsible Spending Plan on Saturday in State House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) voted in favor of a fiscally responsible legislative budget proposal which included no tax increases in the state House on Saturday, June 27. After the vote, Tobash issued the following statement:
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Day Applauds On-Time, Prudent State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Calling it a win for taxpayers in the 187th District and across Pennsylvania, Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today supported a 2015-16 state budget plan that is mindful of the taxpayer while keeping a hold on state spending.
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Toohil Supports Budget which Spends More on Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined a majority of her colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in supporting House Bill 1192, legislation that establishes state funding priorities for fiscal year 2015-16. The vote was 112 to 77 in favor of the measure.
Jun. 27, 2015 /
![Heffley Joins Colleagues in Advancing State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today voted in favor of a $30.18 billion state budget plan that includes $200 million in additional education funding over last year and fully funds vital human services with no new or increased taxes.